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Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report
Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Economists forecast slowing US growth and increased inflation
Also in today’s newsletter, US’s campaign against the Houthis and the man moving Meta to the rightFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump didn’t kill the penny — inflation did
His announcement stressed the fact that taxpayers lose more than two cents every time another penny is minted.The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Powell: Trump tariffs will 'delay' progress against inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that President Trump's new tariffs will likely make it harder for the central bank to bring prices down. While Powell did not mention the ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
The Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth
Also, Zelensky agreed to a limited cease-fire in a call with Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
The UK’s inflation basket is a casual vibe check
Collecting price data on meat pies and VR headsets is a strange exerciseFinancial Times - 6d -
Daylight Savings Time Starts Today. Here’s the Forgotten Guy You Have to Blame (or Maybe Thank)
Did you know the U.S. already made daylight saving time permanent once? It didn’t stick.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
One of Wall Street's biggest bulls cuts his S&P 500 outlook, blaming Trump's tariffs
Widely followed strategist Ed Yardeni, one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street, lowered his market forecast, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the risk of stagflation.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Ex-Steelers DT blames 'tainted supplement' for PED violation, significant NFL suspension
Former Steeler and current Bills DT Larry Ogunjobi has been suspended by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
La Liga chief shifting blame on Real Madrid over fixture congestion – ‘Carlo, I’m sure…’
Real Madrid have once again found themselves at the centre of controversy regarding match schedules, with their coach Carlo Ancelotti voicing strong complaints over the lack of rest time between ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Tracy Morgan blames food poisoning for vomiting at Knicks game, says he's doing OK now
Actor Tracy Morgan says he's doing well after he vomited and was wheeled out of his courtside seat at the New York Knicks game in Manhattan on Monday night.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
UC Riverside AD lays blame at feet of NCAA, understands South Alabama's outrage after NIT/CBI mess
Wesley Mallette hopped on the phone Tuesday to give his side of the story in UC Riverside's postseason mixupCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Cherneka Johnson blames ring announcer's viral blunder for 'annoying' Nina Hughes WBA title rematch
If not for one of the most bizarre and bewildering moments of 2024, Cherneka Johnson doubts she'd be forced to rematch Nina Hughes for the WBA title Saturday in Perth, Australia.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Ex-Army recruiter blamed wife for his demotion. Did he kill her for revenge?
Cati Blauvelt was discovered in an abandoned South Carolina farmhouse in 2016 — a broken knife blade inside her body. Almost immediately, her friends had one suspect in mind: John Blauvelt, her ...CBS News - Mar. 19 -
Why Whitehaven coach took blame for loss in TSSAA basketball state semifinal, snapping win streak
A late rally fell flat as Whitehaven's 24-game winning streak ended in the TSSAA basketball state tournament semifinal to Oak Ridge.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Donovan Mitchell blames himself for Cavaliers' fourth straight loss: 'I'm not being who I need to be'
Mitchell scored a season-low seven points on Friday against PhoenixCBS Sports - 5d -
Don’t just blame Trump – Democrats paved the way for this campus crackdown | Musa al-Gharbi
Both parties are responsible for the mess facing Columbia and other institutions. It’s time for their leaders to take a stand. Donald Trump trying to cow higher education institutions into ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?
Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
Investing in gold bars vs. silver bars: Which is better during inflation?
If you're trying to decide between these two precious metal assets, experts say one choice is the clear winner.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
It’s not just Walmart.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD
Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Trump’s policies set to cool growth and lift inflation, economists say
FT-Booth survey also signals rising concerns over quality of US economic dataFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolveFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation
The effect of President Trump's frenetic style of governance — at least when it comes to trade — represents a peculiar twist that few economists would have predicted.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations
University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990sFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks
Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this yearFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead
The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.The New York Times - Mar. 19